How is 119 deaths flattening the curve? (I think that means that it's getting better but it only seems to be getting worse and it hasn't even peaked yet. )
Flattening the curve just means people catch it a few at a time, so there are enough hospital beds for them.
They need tests, masks, and meds to actually defeat 19. Its taking a long time to build things they need. Lockdown just slows 19 a bit to give them time to build things they need to fight 19.